President Higgins showed 'absolute kindness and empathy' during surprise Creeslough visit
Fr John Joe Duffy said the President enquired about the families of the bereaved, those who were injured, those who lost their homes and all who were affected by the tragedy. Picture: NW Newspix
President Michael D Higgins paid a surprise visit to Creeslough on his way back from Private Seán Rooney’s funeral, it has emerged.
The President, who referenced the Co Donegal village where 10 people died in the October 7 blast in his Christmas message, visited St Michael’s Church on Thursday. There he met parish priest John Joe Duffy.
